Welcome to the Family Service Center of Galveston County, Texas

Family Service Center of Galveston County is a private, not-for-profit agency dedicated to enhancing the potential for growth of individuals and families. The Center strives to help people pursue healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives through the provision of counseling, education, and related social services. The agency operates from offices in Galveston, Texas City, and Mont Belvieu, Texas. More>>> Services

The Individual and Family Program, supported by the United Way and the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, service fees, and by many contributors, is available to anyone regardless of problem, age, gender, religion, or ethnicity. No one is denied service due to an inability to afford a service fee.

The Star Program (Services To At-Risk Youth) serves children and young people ages 0-17, who are troubled by family conflict, school truancy, trouble with the police, runaway, and other concerns that may result in serious troubles unless lives are turned around. Preventing more serious troubles is the focus of this program. Groups for youth and parents are available.

The Oasis Program, primarily supported by Galveston County's Division of Juvenile Justice, is an alternative to detention for youth who have engaged in dangerous and illegal sexual behavior. This intensive program allows youth to remain with their families during a structured 18-month treatment program in which the dual emphasis on helping the youth/family and the safety of the community are equally balanced.

The FSC Program extends clinical mental health services to youth in detention at the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center or identified by probation officers as being in need of mental health services. The Juvenile Justice Program is supported by Galveston County's Juvenile Justice Board.

Youth Leadership and Resiliency Program is an intensive leadership development program designed to move youth with potential to become community leaders who are able to use their skills for the benefit of the community. The LRP model uses three approaches for developing leadership skills and personal resiliency: in-school groups, community volunteer experiences, and alternative/adventure activities. Each approach reinforces the strengths present within youth and provides mechanisms (1) to learn skills through greater knowledge, (2) to develop trust, respect, and collective action through mutual efforts to achieve goals, and (3) to give back to the community in ways that require ability to understand and help others. The program is only available for students at Ball High School.